CICE – The CICE program provides an excellent college pathway for students with developmental and intellectual disabilities or other significant learning challenges who do not meet the entrance requirements for other college programs. Please refer to the attached flyer and poster for more information about the program and upcoming information sessions. The application deadline is mid-August.
Category Archives: Resources
University of New Brunswick
Research Study – Autistic high schoolers (Grade 9-12) are needed for an online interview about their experience preparing to transition to adulthood. Parents of autistic high schoolers can also participate in an online interview regarding their child’s preparation for adulthood. The child must be in high school in Canada. Chance to win $25 CDN visa gift card. To find out more, email jbest1@unb.ca.
This project has been reviewed and approved by the research ethics board at the University of New Brunswick and is on file REB# 2022-173.
Spectrum Intervention Group
School Readiness and Social Skills Group – A skill-based group that focuses on school readiness and social skills. Designed for learners ages 4-7. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1 pm to 3:30 pm, starting July 5th. There is a cost of $2625 for 21 sessions.
Specialisterne
New Opportunities for Recent Graduates – Partnering with several companies in Canada to recruit for multiple positions as part of the Neurodiversity Hiring Initiatives. These opportunities range from internships to full-time, and are all targeted towards new and recent engineering graduates.
Spark Lifecare
Youths on the Go – A social club program designed for youths with special needs (ages 12 to 15 years old). It is an 8-week-in-person program that will run Mondays from 6 pm -8 pm, starting March 20th. Cost is $200. Please register here.
SuperCook
Zero Waste Recipe Generator – Provides you with recipes based on the ingredients you have on hand.
CHEO
Access Team – The CHEO Access Team helps to make referrals for those with complex needs. This includes children or youth who have missed important developmental milestones like crawling or talking or have complex physical and cognitive health issues.
Spark Lifecare
Spark Lifecare ABA Therapy – Providing ABA services in-home across the Ottawa-Gatineau area.
JobPath
JobPath Employment Workshops – A 12-week in-class program for skill development. It aims to empower job seekers with a developmental disability to build a career they love. Upon completion, job seekers will be supported in finding employment or in participating in job-hardening activities like volunteering. The total enrolment fee is $5000. Contact malavikam@icss.ca for referrals or to book your enrolment appointment.
Spark ABA Therapy
Spark Lifecare ABA Therapy – Seeking to improve the lives of those affected by Autism and other developmental disabilities by working with families and parents to determine functional skills for their children to become more independent. Please see the Information Sheet for more details.